Janusz Konieczny, professor of mathematics, co-authored a research article, “Four notions of conjugacy for abstract semigroups,” published in Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This research was supported by the 2011–12 University of Mary Washington Faculty Research Grant.
Dolby To Talk About Dinosaurs
On Saturday, February 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Andrew Dolby, a nationally recognized ornithologist, demystifies the evidence supporting avian evolution and pre-avian dinosaurs. He poses an interesting question and offers some background:
Tyrannosaurus Rex at my bird feeder? It may be hard to fathom that the chickadee at your feeder is close kin to the mightiest predators to ever roam the earth, according to River Country News. However, biologists have long suspected a historical relationship between dinosaurs and birds. Evidence supporting such links between animal groups can be difficult to find, but over the last two decades, troves of new fossils and a variety of new laboratory techniques have been rapidly piecing together the origins of birds. Can we settle the question: are birds dinosaurs?
Dolby, University of Mary Washington’s (UMW) Department of Biological Sciences, will review the evidence for this fascinating evolutionary story in an illustrated presentation and field observation. Dr. Dolby has been a UMW faculty member for 18 years and teaches courses in ornithology, ecology, and evolution. Additionally, he leads field trips to the Galapagos Islands and Panama and conducts field research on birds. To read more, go to http://www.rivercountrynews.com/29950/314297/a/geo-series-are-birds-dinosaurs.
Lynne Richardson column appears in local newspaper
A column by Lynne Richardson, vice president for administration and finance, recently appeared in The Free Lance-Star. Read it here: How does sexual harassment continue to happen in the workplace?
Farnsworth Talks to Fredericksburg Regional Alliance
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered a lecture to the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance entitled, “The 2018 Political Outlook in Virginia and Beyond.”
Buster-Williams Publishes Chapter on Mentoring
Kimberley Buster-Williams, vice president for enrollment management, is author of a chapter entitled, “Onward: Reflections on Mentoring,” in the book Mentorship in Higher Education: Practical Advice and Leadership Theories, just published by AACRAO.
Stommel Talks About Student Performance
Jesse Stommel, executive director of Teaching and Learning Technology, was quoted in Elon News about student performance: “My anecdotal experience over 17 years of teaching is that my students are getting better and better and smarter and smarter,” Stommel said. “They are working harder and harder and I honestly believe that my students are performing better.” To read the article, visit http://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2018/01/6tq9eytfgtzuuk1
Beverly Epps Talks about Bullying
Beverly Epps, associate professor of education, was quoted in The Free Lance-Star. Epps, who teaches professional development programs on “The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander,” said bullying is defined as aggressive or unwanted behavior that is intentional, harmful and occurs over a period of time. To read the article, visit http://www.fredericksburg.com/news/local/what-can-local-schools-do-to-prevent-bullying/article_9b7fbaa1-5343-5dae-b8c4-a780669cc370.html.
McMillan Exhibits at Bridgewater, Guest Art Reviewer at JMU
Detail image of the sculpture “Dissipate” by Jon McMillan
“Synthesis,” a solo exhibition of ceramic sculpture by Associate Professor Jon McMillan, will be on view at the Cleo Miller Driver Gallery at Bridgewater College from January 8- January 31. This exhibition features 12 new sculptures by the artist, and will begin with a reception and gallery lecture on Monday January 8 at 5 p.m.
For more info, visit: https://www.bridgewater.edu/events-news/news-releases/2043-fredericksburg-artist-jon-mcmillan-exhibits-work-jan-8-31.
A news article about his exhibit also appears in the Augusta Free Press. To view the link, visit http://augustafreepress.com/fredericksburg-artist-jon-mcmillan-exhibits-work-bridgewater-college.
In addition, McMillan was invited by the art faculty at James Madison University to serve as the outside reviewer and guest critic for the MFA student reviews. Professor McMillan spent two days in Harrisonburg in December meeting with faculty and students, touring the school’s newly renovated art building, and participating in a day-long critique of the Masters of Fine Arts candidates’ artwork. McMillan is an alumnus of JMU, having earned his BFA in Studio Art and a minor in Art History there in 1998.
Holly Schiffrin Comments in Huffington Post, Alphr
Holly Schiffrin, professor of psychological sciences, was recently quoted in The Huffington Post and Alphr. To read the articles, visit the following links:
How To Tell Your Kids They’re Going To Have A Sibling (Huffington Post) https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-to-tell-your-kids-theyre-going-to-have-a-sibling_us_5a4fa362e4b003133ec77673.
Black Mirror Arkangel: Are we already living in a dystopia of parental surveillance? (Alphr) http://www.alphr.com/life-culture/1008058/black-mirror-arkangel-parental-surveillance-helicopter-parenting.
Alexandra Dunn Column Appears in The Free Lance-Star
A column written by Alexandra Dunn, assistant professor in the College of Business, recently appeared in The Free Lance-Star. To read the article, visit http://www.fredericksburg.com/business/columns/dunn-fit-and-fairness-are-two-words-that-managers-should/article_2705fb56-fe05-52d6-829e-6f1451c1816d.html?utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=Fredericksburg%20Business%20Insider&utm_campaign=Fredericksburg%20Business%20Insider